Top secret: a handbook of codes, ciphers, and secret writing
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Published:
Cambridge, MA : Candlewick Press, 2006, ©2004.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st pbk. ed.
Physical Desc:
136 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780763629724, 0763629723, 1415670080, 9781415670088
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.3, 3 Points
Level 7.3, 3 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 129) and index.
Description
Presents a guide to codemaking, codebreaking, and their role in history, describing different types of codes and ciphers, discussing codebreaking and concealment techniques, and including brief stories about exciting moments in the history of the art.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Janeczko, P. B., & LaReau, J. (20062004). Top secret: a handbook of codes, ciphers, and secret writing. 1st pbk. ed. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Janeczko, Paul B and Jenna LaReau. 20062004. Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers, and Secret Writing. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Janeczko, Paul B and Jenna LaReau, Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers, and Secret Writing. Candlewick Press, 20062004.
MLA Citation (style guide)Janeczko, Paul B. and Jenna LaReau. Top Secret: A Handbook of Codes, Ciphers, and Secret Writing. 1st pbk. ed. Candlewick Press, 20062004.
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